2024: Dominant Linebacker
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These linebackers make big hits and plays that can completely change the complexion of a game. Blake Tabaracci Blake Tabaracci 6'2" | 195 lbs | LB Park City | 2024 State UT || LB || 6’2 || 195 || Park…
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Continue ReadingThese linebackers make big hits and plays that can completely change the complexion of a game.
Blake Tabaracci
Blake
Tabaracci
6'2" | 195 lbs | LB
Park City | 2024
State
UT
|| LB || 6’2 || 195 || Park City High School || 2024
Tabaracci is a true game-changer on the defensive side of the ball. His elite speed allows him to make plays that only a handful of players in the state can. Tabaracci does a great job reading and reacting to plays. Offenses have a hard time blocking him due to his strength and quickness. He never quits on a play and can chase down ball carriers from behind. In addition, he’s an exceptional blitzer who always gets the quarterback. Tabaracci is also a great tackler in open space and does a good job wrapping up.
Easton Baker
Easton
Baker
6'0" | 205 lbs | LB
Stansbury | 2024
State
UT
|| LB || 6’0 || 205 || Stansbury High School || 2024
Baker is one of the state’s hardest-hitting players. He takes good angles when closing in on ball carriers and can turn runs back to the inside by setting the edge. Baker’s quickness off the snap is elite, allowing him to make plays in the backfield in all four quarters. He does a good job standing up offensive linemen and can shed them to make plays. Baker always wants to create a turnover and never stops until the play is blown dead. In addition, he’s an exceptional pass rusher making him a truly game-changing linebacker.
Brigham Morrison
Brigham
Morrison
6'0" | 180 lbs | LB
Bountiful | 2024
State
UT
|| LB || 6’0 || 180 || Bountiful High School || 2024
Morrison possesses elite sideline-to-sideline quickness, and it helps him make big play after big play. The Redhawks linebacker does a great job locating the ball and cutting off running backs to the outside. He’s not fooled by play fakes and does a good job fishing tackles. In coverage, Morrison does an excellent job where he uses his long arms to deflect passes. If quarterbacks make the wrong read, he can make them pay with an interception. He fearlessly fills holes, and offensive linemen have a tough time removing him from plays because of his outstanding motor.
Adney Reid
Adney
Reid
6'3" | 185 lbs | LB
Spanish Fork | 2024
State
UT
|| LB || 6’3 || 185 || Spanish Fork High School || 2024
Reid is an elite pass rusher on the outside. He’s a long and lean athlete who can decimate offensive linemen. Reid displays exceptional bend that makes him difficult to keep out of the backfield for a full 48 minutes. He has a great feel for the game, and when offensive linemen are oversetting, he does a good job working back inside. Reid is a skilled hand fighter who also possesses an impressive spin move. He can shoot through open gaps as a pass rusher or control them in the run game.